Suspender Arm Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Brachialis
- Equipment
- Suspension
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Brachialis
- Secondary Muscles
- Biceps Brachii, Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.2
- Alternate Names
- Suspension Bicep Curl
How to: Suspender Arm Curl
- Stand facing the suspension trainer, grasping the handles with palms facing each other.
- Step back until your arms are fully extended and your body is at an angle.
- Engaging your biceps, curl the handles towards your shoulders while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, which can lead to improper form.
- Not fully extending the arms at the start of the exercise.
- Allowing the elbows to flare out instead of keeping them close to the body.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights or resistance if you experience discomfort.
- Perform the exercise seated if stability is an issue.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise.
- Avoid swinging the body or using momentum to lift the weights.
- Control the lowering phase for maximum muscle engagement.
Suspender Arm Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
strength
upper arms
suspension
core
resistance training